It Is Well
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V1
. D A7
When peace, like a river
. G A D
attendeth my way
. Bm
When sorrows like
.Em A
sea billows roll
. D G
Whatever my lot
. Em A
Thou has taught me to say
. D/F# G A D
It is well, it is well, with my soul
C
. D Bm7
It is well, It is well
. F#m7 D
with my soul, with my soul
. G Em
It is well, it is well,
. A D (Gm) 4th time only
with my soul
V2
. D A7
My sin oh, the bliss
. G A D
of this glo--rious thought
. Bm Em A D/A A
My sin, not in part but the whole
. D G
Was nailed to the cross
. Em A
and I bear it no more
. D/F#
Praise the Lord
. G A D
praise the Lord, O my soul
;repeat Chorus
B
. G
We sing holy, holy, holy
. D E7
We sing holy, holy, holy
. G
And we sing holy is your name
. A
Lord most high
(REPEAT BRIDGE)
V3
. D Em
Lord, please haste the day
. G A D2
when my faith shall be sight
. Bm
The clouds be
. Em
rolled back
. A D/A A A7
as a scroll
. D G
The trump shall resound
. E A
and the Lord shall descend
. D/F# G A D
Even so, it is well with my soul
;repeat Chorus x2
How to play It Is Well
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.